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23 unusual laws around the world you probably didn't know about

No Buddha tattoos or selfies in Sri Lanka

The mistreatment of Buddhist images and artefacts is a serious offence and tourists have been convicted for this. British nationals have been refused entry to Sri Lanka or faced deportation for having visible tattoos of Buddha. Don’t pose for photographs standing in front of a statue of Buddha, the FCO warns.